FNQ: Hann River bridge, Peninsula Developmental Road and Wallaby Creek bridge, Shiptons Flat Road

Source: Department of Transport and Main Roads (08.07.2025)

 

The  Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will be carrying out bridge inspections and servicing at the following locations:

  • Hann River bridge, Peninsula Developmental Road: Tuesday 22 July to Wednesday 23 July 2025
  • Wallaby Creek bridge, Shiptons Flat Road: Thursday 24 July to Friday 25 July 2025

This is part of TMR’s regular bridge maintenance program to ensure the continued safety and reliability of bridges on the state-controlled road network.

The works will require intermittent full closures of the bridge and are scheduled to be closed at the following times, weather and construction conditions permitting.
 
Closed            8:00am            -           9:00am
Open               9:00am            -           9:15am
Closed            9:15am            -           10:15am
Open               10:15am          -           10:30am
Closed            10:30am          -           11:30am
Open               11:30am          -           11:45am
Closed            11:45am          -           12:45pm
Open               12:45pm          -           1:00pm
Closed            1:00pm           -           2:00pm
Open               2:00pm            -           2:15pm
Closed            2:15pm           -           3:00pm
Open               3:00pm            -           3:15pm
Closed            3:15pm           -           4:15pm
Open               4:15pm            -           4:30pm
Closed            4:30pm           -           5:00pm
Open               5:00pm

Work crews will ensure emergency service vehicles are provided with access if required.

Variable Message Signs (VMS) will be in place prior to the closure to allow motorists ample opportunity to plan their travel. Changes in dates due to poor weather will be posted on the VMS.

If you require further information about these works, please do not hesitate to contact the TMR Cairns office by email at cairns.office@tmr.qld.gov.au or by telephone on 1800 187 937.